Sudden strong urge to urinate
Urinary urgency is a sudden, compelling need to pass urine that is difficult to defer. You may feel you need to rush to the bathroom immediately. It can occur with or without actual leakage and often disrupts daily activities.
Common Causes of Sudden strong urge to urinate
- Overactive bladder syndrome
- Urinary tract infection
- Bladder stones
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia (in men)
- Interstitial cystitis
When to Seek Urgent Medical Care for Sudden strong urge to urinate
These signs may indicate a serious problem — don't wait, seek medical care right away:
- Urgency with pain or burning during urination
- Urgency with blood in the urine
- Urgency causing incontinence (leakage)
- Frequent urgency disrupting work and sleep
- Urgency with fever or back pain
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